The yen slid the most among its major peers as traders in Tokyo returned from the holiday season and sold the currency.
Alcoholic beverage stocks slide in Asia on US cancer warning
TOKYO: Shares of Asian liquor and beer makers declined after the US surgeon general outlined a direct link between alcohol consumption and heightened cancer risk, and called for warning labels. ( read original story ...)
2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat. ( read original story ...)
Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction
A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year ... ( read original story ...)
Massive tuna sells for $1.3M at Japan auction
A company spent $1.3 million to acquire a massive tuna during an auction held at a Japanese fish market in Tokyo over the weekend. It weighed over 600 pounds. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Nippon Steel block triggers diplomatic fallout after crypto order mix-up
United States President Joe Biden rejected Japan's Nippon Steel takeover deal with US steel, sparking animosity with the Japanese government.
Fallen ‘Crypto King’ Do Kwon facing 130 years in prison after $40 billion collapse
Terra Founder Do Kwon was once a crypto darling out of Stanford. Now, he's facing a tough legal battle and a 130-year-long max jail sentence.
Tax Tip: Crypto Assets
CNBC's Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson explains the taxes on cryptocurrency gains. We Cooked Sweet Strawberries from the Market! Sweet Fruit Drink and Healthy Jam #dessert ...
Ultra-deep drilling reveals mysteries of Japan tsunami
An international marine research team guided by Cornell expertise has successfully completed an ambitious drilling project to investigate the plate boundary fault that ruptured during the Tohoku ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI Said to Agree to Take Majority Stake in Solaris
Japan’s SBI Holdings Inc. agreed to take a stake of more than 70% in Solaris SE as part of a new fundraising round for the German fintech, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year’s trend in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat. ( read original story ...)
Google updates financial products policy for crypto ads
Google's crypto ad policy allows certified and FCA-registered advertisers to promote cryptocurrency services in the UK starting this month.
Bitcoin To $150,000, Ethereum To $10,000: Crypto Researcher’s Top 2025 Predictions Sees Special Role For Meme Coins
Pseudonymous crypto researcher Alex Wacy outlined his predictions for 2025, touching on price targets for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and the future of meme coins. Bitcoin: The ...
Crypto Analyst Predicts Massive Gains for 5 Meme Coins in Early 2025
As 2025 begins, the crypto market is set for a bullish Q1, especially within the meme coin sector. Here are five meme coins with strong growth potential in the new year.
Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments
Japan's prime minister Monday urged Washington to dispel concerns that Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel could impact future investments, with the two firms filing a ...
Yokohama taps Harmon as TWS regional president
Yokohama TWS has appointed industry veteran Lawrence Harmon as regional president North and Central America (NCA). ( read original story ...)